MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear door slightly corroded
exhaust back box clamp slightly corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill damaged
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear outer sill damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box support hanging clap lower end corroded and perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear outer sill damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box support hanging clap lower end corroded and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside outer sill damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box support hanging bracket lower end corroded
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside outer sill damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak ()
front fuse box inscure
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
under cover tray fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MT05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MT05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.
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